District releases possible graduation dates, if social distancing guidelines continue

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Due to the high concern of spreading the coronavirus, many high schoolers have missed out on milestone moments like prom and other group activities.

“What should be a time filled with joy and excitement for families is now a mixed bag of emotions, as we all do our part to follow social distancing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as state and local guidelines,” the Osceola County School Board said in a news release.

One celebration that is not being canceled but simply pushed back is graduation.

The Osceola School District​ hopes to be able to honor its 2020 graduates as originally planned on May 21 through May 29.

If social distancing rules have been lifted, graduation ceremonies will be as followed: